How many Boulder Designs outlets opened in Alabama during 2022?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 44–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one outlet opened in Alabama during 2022. The FDD provides a detailed table outlining outlet activity across various states and years. Specifically, for Alabama in 2022, the table indicates there were three outlets at the start of the year, one outlet opened, and after accounting for one non-renewal, there were three outlets at the end of the year.
This information is valuable for prospective Boulder Designs franchisees as it provides insight into the brand's growth and stability in specific regions. Tracking the number of openings, terminations, non-renewals, and closures can help potential franchisees assess the health and attractiveness of the franchise system in a particular state.
It's important to note that while one outlet opened in Alabama during 2022, there was also one non-renewal. This suggests that while there was some expansion, there were also challenges or reasons for franchisees to leave the system. Reviewing these trends over multiple years, as presented in the FDD, offers a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise's performance and potential risks.